Guangzhou auto show observation: BYD nearly six months, more than ten new models, how to choose? How about the DENZA D9?

  The popularity of the auto show is high, and BYD is the one to be found in Hall 2.1. This year's Guangzhou Auto Show, BYD once again wrapped up a pavilion, and the pavilion was crowded with people on the public day. In the past, only VIPs could enter the show to see Rolls Royce, but now Rolls Royce is absent from the show, and the VIPs are replaced by BYD Xia. In the past six months, BYD launched a variety of new cars, this year's auto show crowd of new cars were present, dazzling, a Song family has so many models, then BYD new car how to choose? How to choose a new BYD car? How is the experience of each car? This year's auto show I also give you a ‘sit’ all over, to talk about BYD's new car how to choose?

Xia has Tengshi D9 is good?

Let's start by talking about the BYD Xia, one of the ‘big hits’ of this year's auto show. Only one media member was allowed to see the car at each time slot at the show, and I was lucky enough to get in the car for a short period of time to get a feel for it. Although BYD has not yet announced the price of this car, planning to be 300,000 yuan level, originally thought that the final listing price will be more than 200,000 yuan, in order to differentiate from the DENZA D9 positioning, staggered competition. But after getting on the car and experiencing it, I take back my opinion, the actual car is really very heartfelt, and even has the feeling of surpassing DENZA D9. Therefore, I feel that its pricing will not be too low, after all, the cost is there, and it is expected that the price of some of the car models will also be intertwined with the DENZA D9.

DENZA D9 gives the deepest impression of the place is the whole car's sense of luxury atmosphere, BYD Xia in the sense of luxury is also not absent, especially its second row, also has two independent seats, Nappa leather, and increased thickening of the headrest cushions, sit up quite comfortable, the seat has a leg rest, memory, massage, can be a key to recline flat, the second row also provides a screen, a small tabletop, as well as an on-board refrigerator and Has a panoramic canopy.DENZA D9 second-row seats are equipped with an independent control screen, summer using the independent control buttons, mainly can control the seats and the rear of the display screen. The second row of doors also has an independent air conditioning control area. What's more, the new car's third row of seats can also be completely received under the floor, creating a spacious and flat storage space.

Xia interior also uses the latest BYD dynasty family design, the front row has a dashboard, centre control screen, passenger screen three screens, the car machine uses DiLink 150 cockpit, interface design and the current mainstream car machine in line, but also equipped with 28-speaker Di sound sound sound, the trunk subwoofer can also be taken out of the car as a camping audio. The rear side sliding door can project a welcome pattern, and the door can also open automatically if your foot is on the welcome light pattern.

Summer size is slightly smaller than Denza D9, using BYD's new generation of plug-in hybrid vehicle platform, equipped with the fifth generation of DM technology, which consists of a 1.5T engine and electric motor, the maximum power of the engine is 115kW, the maximum power of the motor is 200kW, the CLTC pure electric range is 80km and 145km. in addition the new car will be equipped with the cloud van-C intelligent damping body control system, the whole system standard with the The new car will also be equipped with the Cloud Chariot-C Intelligent Damping Body Control System and the ‘God's Eye’ high-level intelligent driving assistance, which can accurately identify complex road conditions.

To sum up, compared to the Denza D9, the Xia adopts BYD's latest design concepts, and the product's sense of sophistication and luxury is no less impressive, while the size and functional configurations may be slightly different. Xia will probably be a more cost-effective MPV.

● Song family so many models, how to choose?

This year, BYD Song family has launched a number of new models, all named Song, dazzling, so how to choose several new members of the Song family, this chapter we talk about specific. Currently the new models named after Song include Song PLUS DM-i, Song PLUS EV, Song L DM-i, Song L EV, Song Pro DM-i. Of course, we have to drag in the HaiLion 05 DM-i and the HaiLion 07 EV in here, as they are close to the positioning of the Song family models.

What exactly is the relationship and positioning between them? Let's first classify them, we first have a general concept, can be divided into three tiers, they can be in pairs, because the corresponding dynasty network and ocean network, we can understand that the north and south of Volkswagen, is a group under the different companies, different sales network, the purpose is to compete with each other, to give consumers differentiated choices. In this case, Song Pro DM-i and Sea Lion 05 DM-i are the first tier, both starting from $112,800, focusing on the entry SUV market. Song L DM-i and Song PLUS series are the second tier, both starting from 135,800, with an elevated consumer tier. The third tier is the Song L EV and Haili 07 EV, both starting at 189,800, focusing on BYD's mid-to-high-end EV market, which is more personalised.

I got in the car to experience each car and concluded that you get what you pay for, and the product experience is different at different price points. The first is the Song Pro DM-i and the Hai Lion 05 DM-i, the two cars do not seem to have very little space because of the cheap price, the size is not too much smaller than the Song PLUS series, but the Song Pro DM-i compared to the Song L DM-i, there is a gap in the interior materials and decorations. Meanwhile, the Song L DM-i is also better in terms of pure electric range and power performance.

Sea Lion 05 DM-i

Song Pro DM-i and Sea Lion 05 DM-i, on the other hand, adopt different design styles from Dynasty and Ocean nets, and there is not much difference between the two cars essentially. Meanwhile, after this year's upgrades, both models have been equipped with the latest family design and introduced DM 5.0 technology.

Song PLUS EV

The reason why Song PLUS series and Song L DM-i have become the higher-selling models at present is mainly because these two cars meet most of the demands of everyone, with reasonable pricing, enough space, and inheriting the latest design language of the family with DM 5.0 technology. The gap between Song L DM-i and Song Pro DM-i, in addition to the power, range, interior material differences mentioned above, Song L DM-i also has richer active and passive safety features, for example, the same beyond, Song L DM-i has more front central airbags, rear collision warning, door opening warning, and merge line assist. Comfort features are also higher, for example, Song L DM-i has more electric trunk, heated steering wheel, wireless fast charging, heated and ventilated seats, has DiLink car machine with higher hardware and so on.

Song L DM-i

If you are looking for value for money, go for the Song Pro DM-i, if not, the Song L DM-i is definitely better. The same goes for the Sea Lion 05 DM-i and Song PLUS series, with the Song PLUS series positioned higher.

Song L EV

Last but not least are the Song L EV and the Hai Li 07 EV, both of which are more premium as evidenced by the pricing, and the actual experience, which is a significantly higher level of feeling when you get into the car, reaching the same level as the Han models. But the two cars have more personality than BYD's other models, they are coupe SUVs with frameless doors and one-piece sports seats. The overall design is very trendy, and the interior materials and decorations are quite sophisticated, so despite the relatively higher price, the products are affordable.

Hai Lion 07 EV

The Song L EV and the Hai Lion 07 EV are slightly more differently equipped, with the Hai Lion 07 EV being better equipped at the same price point. Both models are purely electric and are not offered as plug-in hybrids. At the same time, the two cars are BYD's few rear-wheel drive models and offer four-wheel drive versions, which will provide better performance in terms of power and driving control.

How does the Chin family fit in with the Seal family?

Having talked about the main SUV models, let's take a look at the main sedan models, which are categorised as the Qin and Corsair families, according to the Dynasty and Ocean networks. At the entry level are the Qin PLUS series and the Destroyer 05 DM-i, and in the middle tier are the Qin L DM-i and the Seal 06 DM-i, with a more personalised model, the Seal 06GT.

Firstly the Qin PLUS DM-i and Destroyer 05 DM-i, both priced from 79,800 RMB, really smell good. But this car I would only call it a replacement car, because the model configuration is not high, styling has not been updated to BYD's new design concept, slightly outdated; at the same time, because of the price point, the seat padding is not really soft, ride comfort can only be considered reasonable. In addition, the new car is not equipped with DM 5.0 technology, and fuel economy is certainly slightly behind compared to the new car. But it only sells for $79,800, so what more bike do you need for a plug-in hybrid at this price?

Destroyer 05 DM-i

The Qin PLUS DM-i and the Destroyer 05 DM-i are very different. The good news is that the Qin PLUS DM-i will be followed by a new model, which has already been spied, and is expected to be aligned with the Song Pro DM-i after the facelift, and the new Qin PLUS DM-i will be a big step up on the product level.

Qin L DM-i

Qin L DM-i and Corsair 06 DM-i are much more upgraded, with the two earliest models equipped with DM5.0 technology priced from only RMB 99,800, and their sales have risen since their launch this year.

Seal 06 DM-i

Compared to the Qin PLUS DM-i and Destroyer 05 DM-i, the Qin L DM-i and Corsair 06 DM-i offer substantial improvements in design, active and passive safety, and comfort, as well as lower and more economical feed-in fuel consumption. However, the Qin L DM-i and Corsair 06 DM-i are not as well decorated, equipped, or spacious as the Song L DM-i and Song PLUS DM-i, and obviously have a slightly worse experience, which is why they are less expensive, so comparatively speaking, I would recommend the Song L DM-i and Song PLUS DM-i as SUVs.

Corsair 06GT can be considered a brand new attempt of BYD family, with sporty and quite personalised styling. Meanwhile, the car's drive form has rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options, and the power performance is eye-catching, but this car is only available as a purely electric model. Inside the car, you can feel that the car completely replicated the design of the Corsair EV, the car not only has a certain sense of premium, configuration performance is not low. But its price point and two-box positioning, destined to be a niche model.

● BYD's entry-level range is interesting instead.

The Yuan UP, Yuan PLUS, Seagull and Dolphin, which are also positioned as entry-level models, look more interesting and design-oriented than the Qin PLUS and Song Pro, all four of which are also available only with pure electric drive.

Yuan UP

Let's start with the SUV models Yuan UP and Yuan PLUS. The Yuan UP is smaller than the Yuan PLUS and uses a combination of a small battery + a low-power motor to make its price more entry-level. The Yuan UP adopts the family's latest design language with a minimalist design style, the equipment performance is no slouch, the overall seat comfort is pretty good, and apart from the average space, the price/performance ratio is still good.

The interior design of the Yuan PLUS is relatively bold, although it has a lot of personality, but it also encounters some problems, for example, you may not know how to open the door when you sit in the car, and it has also been trolled by many netizens on the Internet, and the design of BYD's new generation of models has returned to the traditional design. The advantage of the Yuan PLUS is still in the price, and with a starting price of 119,800 RMB, it still smells a lot better than the Song PLUS EV.

Seagull

The Seagull and Dolphin are much more interesting, and although both are two-door cars, it's quite an interesting design. If it were me, I would choose between the Seagull and the Dolphin and would not consider the Qin PLUS series. The moment you sit in the Seagull and Dolphin you will fall in love, the Seagull will be more pleasing to the eye, even though it is smaller and cheaper, it doesn't take away from the sophistication.

Dolphin

Of course, in terms of space, configuration and range, the Seagull is slightly inferior to the Dolphin, but the difference is within the acceptable range, and the main thing is that the Seagull is really cheap, so in terms of cost-effective considerations, I definitely prefer the Seagull.

BYD's higher-end models are ‘old-school luxury.’

BYD's higher-end models are the Han and Tang, and the reason why I use the term ‘old-school luxury’ is that their interiors are really luxurious and have a good sense of ambience, but the design is really a bit outdated and is from BYD's previous generation of models. If you are not in a hurry to buy a car, we suggest you wait for the upcoming Han L and Tang L.

Han EV

Although the Han and Tang are nearing the end of their product range, the replacement models will be sold alongside the current models when they are launched. Because of this, the Han and Tang also launched a revised model this year, and equipped with fifth-generation DM technology, at the same time, like the Han also has the Cloud Chariot-C intelligent damping body control system, ‘God's Eye’ advanced intelligent driver assistance system - DiPilot 300 and other advanced features. The car also has the Cloud Chariot-C intelligent damping body control system, the ‘God's eye’ advanced intelligent driver assistance system - DiPilot 300 and other advanced configuration. Han is not weak in terms of space and configuration, and it is also quite comfortable to sit on.

Tang DM-i

In terms of winners and losers, the Han is actually tied with the Tang, with the Han performing better in terms of power and fuel economy, with better ride comfort in the back, and at a cheaper price. The Tang's strength is at the space level, it's a 7-seat SUV, although the third row is just about up to scratch in terms of space and ride comfort, and the Tang has some advantages in terms of equipment. The main strengths of both models are at the comfort level and value for money.

Corsair EV

The booth also displayed a Seal EV, an electric car that BYD had integrated all the advanced technologies into, but BYD's audience was more popular, so it didn't get much attention for such a youthful and sporty model. In fact, the car's design and texture are actually very good, but it is true that because it was only available as a pure electric model at the time, and the pricing was on the high side, it ended up being a hit but not a miss. Despite the subsequent price cuts on the Corsair EV and the introduction of the lower-priced Corsair DM-i, it seems to be too late.

● Write at the end

At the Guangzhou Auto Show, in addition to the models, BYD also displayed innovative technologies such as e Platform 3.0 Evo, Cloud Van, DM 5.0, Blade Battery, DiPilot Smart Driving, DiLink Intelligent Cockpit, and Twelve-in-One Electric Drive, etc. BYD's Technology Patent Wall also reappeared, and the innovative technology is the soul of BYD, which carries forward the plug-in new energy, and wins the continuous attention and recognition of consumers. Overall, BYD relies on its leading technology, reliable three-electric system, and mass consumption to keep consumers enthusiastic.

After we follow the price point to give you another summary. Firstly, from the perspective of refinement and individuality, both the Seagull and Dolphin are very good choices, with the Seagull being more cost-effective and refined. The Yuan UP is a good choice, with the latest Dynasty family design and value for money. The Yuan PLUS has a personalised design and is equally good value for money. Song Pro DM-i, Seagull 05 DM-i, Qin Plus DM-i, Destroyer 05 DM-i are relatively general, especially the two sedan models, if not bad money, try to choose a higher level Song L DM-i, Song PLUS DM-i, Qin L DM-i, Seagull 06 DM-i, of which two SUVs are more recommended. Those who want to buy Han and Tang can wait a little longer to see if the subsequent model replacements Han L and Tang L are as good as they hope to be, and whether the current models will still be priced lower after the old and the new are in the same room. The remaining Song L EV, Sealion 07 EV, Sealion 06GT and Sealion EV are also quite good models with great personality and a quality interior, but not too cost-effective.